APD Pod Squad
Meet the men and women behind the badge at the Asheville Police Department. Cold cases, conversations, community engagement, and questions and answers with Police Chief Mike Lamb. Hosted by Public Information Officer Rick Rice.
Episodes
August 1st is National Girlfriend's Day, which celebrates the special bond of friendship between girls, whether sisters or mothers, classmates or co-workers. In this episode, coworkers Senior Police Officer Madison Johnson and Senior Police Officer Angelica LaFemina discuss their close friendship and what it means, both on the job and off.ย
In Asheville, there are history tours, coffee tours, beer tours, ghost tou...
July is National Culinary Arts Month. In this episode, Cadet Trainee Julian Lanier tells us about his parents, who were both chefs, how that rubbed off, and his favorite food to prepare. Lanier was a recent BLET graduate at AB Tech, along with 14 others who will soon be patrolling our streets. The next class will be even bigger and taught exclusively by APD instructors! Chief Mike Lamb shares exciting news about the f...
On this episodeโฆwe wish a happy belated Fatherโs Day to Senior Police Officer, Ryan Begley, who became a Dad for the first time one day before Hurricane Helene arrived in Western North Carolina. We'll hear all about those first few crazy days as a new Dad and how his daughter is doing 9 months later.
Senior Police Officer Ann Aiken is also a guest. You might know her as Annie, or even "Stinky Annie". Fro...
June is Student Safety Month, and in this episode, Sgt. Craig Loveland discusses the valuable and rewarding work of our Student Resource Officers and his unique side hustle, which includes a strict "no Macarena" policy.ย
Flag Day is observed on June 14th, and Sgt. Josh Veridal shares what it means to be a part of the APD Honor Guard and why you probably have never met anyone else with the last name Veridal.ย
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The last 8 months have been particularly stressful for everyone in Western North Carolina, as we continue to cope with the fallout from Hurricane Helene. During the storm and the days and weeks that followed, many stepped up and went the extra mile to support officers and their mental wellness. We'll talk with four of them, Sgt. Brandon Shope, Officer Trainee Maria Bengel, Bu...
National Police Week begins May 11th, and in this episodeโ, Lt. Evan Coward and Lt. Geoffrey Rollins discuss participating in the Police Unity Tour, a 250-mile bicycle ride to honor the fallen that takes place every year. Also, "Getting to Know" Wellness Coordinator Matthew Eichman, as we celebrate Global Employee Health & Fitness Month in May. We'll hear about all he does for the officers of the AP...
In this episodeโ, "Getting to Know" Captain Janice Hawkins from the Finance and Support Division. Also, Officer Isiah Senyak with the latest from the Community Engagement Division. The "History Minute with Hannah Silbermanโ features a line-of-duty death from 1972. And, Chief Mike Lamb answers your questions in another edition of "Ask The Chief".
In this episodeโ, we celebrate April as Scottish-American Heritage Month with Retired Officer Keith McCulloch, who has been with the APD for 37 years. April is also Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and we'll explore that with Sergeant Scott Fry. Also, Captain Jonathan Brown with the latest from the Community Engagement Division. And, in another "History Minute with Hannah Silbermanโ, an April Fool's ...
September 27, 2024, is a day never to be forgotten in Western North Carolina. The devastation wrought by what's been described as a geological event changed the landscape and the people that call the mountains their home. On the 6-month anniversary of Hurricane Helene, it's a Special Edition of the APD Pod Squad, with Asheville Police Chief Mike Lamb, Asheville Fire Department Assistant Chief Jeremy Knighton...
In this episodeโ, as we continue to celebrate Women's History Month, weโll feature the first female Deputy Chief at the Asheville Police Department, Jackie Stepp. Hannah Silberman tells the story of the first sworn female officer at the APD in the โHistory Minuteโ. Retired Lieutenant Rae Ferguson looks back at the multiple firsts she accomplished in her long career. And Officer Justin Lewis shares the latest from...
In this episodeโ, as we celebrate March as Women's History Month, in the Getting To Know segment, learn what unique distinction SPO Mackenzie Galyean has earned.ย Officer Debbie LeCroy and Officer Kora both have something to say about the latest in the Community Engagement Division. In the "History Minute with Hannah Silberman", we look back at the women who joined the APD during WWII.
And, Chief Mik...
In this episode, as we continue celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Asheville Police Department, "Getting To Know" the longest-tenured employee of the APD, Detective Sonia Escobedo. Hannah Silberman is back with another "History Minute". Retired APD Lieutenant Jon Kirkpatrick discusses before/during/after the 1986 Michael John Shornock manhunt. And Officer Dennis Pace shares the latest from th...
In this episode, as โwe continue to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Asheville Police Department, we introduce "The History Minute with Hannah Silberman". We'll get to know one of our newest officers, Emily Pontiakos. Captain โBrandon Moore shares groundbreaking news about the APD Drone Program. And CRO Carrie Lee joins us to share the latest news and activities from the Community Engagement Divis...
The Asheville Police Department was officially established in 1875, making 2025 our 150th Anniversary. In this episode, with a nod to history, we get to know the longest-tenured Senior Police Officer, Tracy Edmonds. Accreditation Manager Hannah Silberman joins us to talk about a book she's writing about the history of the APD. Captain Joe Silberman sits down to discuss a commemorative badge he helped create, to b...
In Episode 10, Lt. James Boyce of Recruitment and Development, shares good news about the incoming class of recruits, our largest in over 5 years. The Holiday Booze It And Lose It campaign is underway. Led by the NC Governor's Highway Safety Program, Sgt. Hunter Welborn discusses how the APD has embraced and supported it. And, with the holiday season upon us, it's a busy time for Sgt. Lucas Lovelace and his ...
In this episode, we find out what's happening in the Community Engagement Division from Senior Police Officer Christopher Strumolo, "Getting To Know" Sgt. Jonathan Collins, and the latest edition of "Ask The Chief" with Chief Mike Lamb.
In this special edition of the APD Pod Squad, Capt. Brandon Moore joins us for a conversation about the vital role of drones during search and recovery in the days and weeks following Helene. We need to thank the companies that stepped up and offered assistance in providing vital information and saving lives; Airworx, Skydio, Paladin, Airsight, Dronesense, Axon, and T-Mobile. You'll hear how NASCAR driver Greg Bi...
In this special episode of the APD Pod Squad, we sit down with the Mayor of Asheville, Esther Manheimer. It's been a month of trials and triumphs, challenges and champions, following the devastating storms of Helene that changed our lives and Asheville forever. Mayor Esther Manheimer has seen all of it up close, and from a distance, viewing the damage from the skies above in Marine One. We discuss the days before...
Special Edition Episode 3; ๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ ๐๐ช๐ฎ๐๐-๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐, ๐๐๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฒ, ๐๐ง๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง, ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ includes the latest on garbage and debris collection, water and power restoration, plus a conversation with Chief of Police Mike Lamb. His thoughts on the historic flooding, rescue efforts, the heroic actions of his officers, and more.ย
The latest episode of ๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ ๐๐ช๐ฎ๐๐-๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐, ๐๐๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฒ, ๐๐ง๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง, ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ is now available. The latest on garbage collection, water restoration, and more. Plus, a conversation with Capt. Joe Silberman of the APD Criminal Investigations Division. Our Detectives have been solving homicides, locating missing persons, and saving lives, during this...
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